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Mathematics is often referred to as the language of nature. A new study further makes this case by demonstrating that the distribution of prime numbers bears a striking similarity to the positions of atoms in materials known as quasicrystals. The…

In early 2018, NASA announced that it had demonstrated a new type of celestial navigation for the first time. Called XNAV, for x-ray pulsar-based navigation, it relies on beams of radiation from pulsars—the cinders of exploded, massive stars. As…

One of the most remarkable features of the sea (marine) turtles that inhabit the tropical and subtropical waters of the world is their homing ability. Throughout the year, sea turtles swim huge distances, often more than 1600 kilometers (1000…